The rivalry featured two starkly different games during the latter half of the 2025 season:
The Ravens won 24–0 in Cincinnati. Baltimore’s defense recorded its first-ever shutout against Joe Burrow, highlighted by three sacks and a 95-yard pick-six by Alohi Gilman and Kyle Van Noy. 2025 Final Standings NFL: Ravens - Bengals
Both teams missed the playoffs in a highly competitive AFC North. Division Rank Cincinnati Bengals Offseason Updates & 2026 Outlook The rivalry featured two starkly different games during
The and Cincinnati Bengals split their 2025 season series, with both teams now looking toward their 2026 matchups following the recent NFL Draft. While the Bengals dominated the Thanksgiving primetime game, the Ravens responded three weeks later with a dominant shutout to keep their playoff hopes alive. Sun, Dec 14 Ravens won! 2025 Series Recap Division Rank Cincinnati Bengals Offseason Updates & 2026
The Bengals won 32–14 in Baltimore. Joe Burrow returned from a long injury layoff to lead seven scoring drives, while the Cincinnati defense forced five turnovers from Lamar Jackson.
Following the 2026 NFL Draft in late April, both rosters have seen significant changes aimed at addressing 2025 weaknesses: